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Keyless entry antenna location (2nd gen)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by whitetaco97, Jun 22, 2017.

  1. Jun 22, 2017 at 7:07 AM
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    whitetaco97

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    Okay, so I've read all over and can't seem to find a straight up answer. My keyless entry range is like 5 feet. I've changed the remote battery and nothing. Any idea where the keyless entry antenna is located so I can either relocate it or lengthen it? Thanks in advance!
     
  2. Jun 22, 2017 at 8:10 AM
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    It would seem the antenna is internal within the receiver unit, likely a "coil" on the unit's PCB like bluetooth and other contemporary RF control stuff. The receiver is in the cabin, above the glove box:

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  4. Jun 22, 2017 at 8:38 AM
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    I will check it out. Thanks!
     
  5. Jun 22, 2017 at 8:41 AM
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    Any ideas on why may range would be bad?
     
  6. Jun 22, 2017 at 8:42 AM
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    yep..
    White box above and behind the glove box, it's mounted to a metal bracket.
     
  7. Jun 22, 2017 at 8:43 AM
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    Something's strange about that. My 2011 has much better range than that. I think I can get about 200 ft.
     
  8. Jun 22, 2017 at 8:44 AM
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    Mine use to be good as well. Then it all of a sudden was only a couple feet. Not sure what happened.
     
  9. Jun 22, 2017 at 8:45 AM
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    Do both remotes do the same thing? That would narrow it down to a remote issue or a truck issue.
     
  10. Jun 22, 2017 at 9:37 AM
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    I lost my other remote. Lol it does work better when I put it to my chin
     

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